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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.55, 396.68 and 189.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.55, 396.68 and 189.18 is: 260.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.55 : 396.68 = 189.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.55/396.68 = 189.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.55x = 396.68 × 189.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.55x = 75,042.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,042.98/287.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.97

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